Housing

Cologne is one of the cities in Germany in which the population is likely to continue growing in the years to come, and the demand for housing is expected to rise accordingly. Cologne is faced with a tight housing situation. Rental and purchase prices are rising continuously. Demand exceeds supply especially in the lower and medium price range and for big flats or houses. Therefore, you should allow yourself enough time for your house hunting.

Supply and demand depend largely on the appeal of a given urban area. The districts near the university (Lindenthal, Sülz) are especially popular and thus housing in these districts tends to be rather high-priced. Due to its central location and the availability of good connections to local public transportation, the university is within easy reach of many parts of the city.

Which districts should you consider?

Cologne is divided into nine precincts and 86 districts, each of which have a unique character of its own. We will be happy to assist you in choosing the location of your future home.

Rents and buying prices of real estate in Cologne and surrounding areas

Further information on the current real estate market and the average rents in Cologne and surroundings can be found here:

Mobile in Cologne

Cologne has an extensive bus and underground network as well as a number of city rail (S-Bahn) stations. However, the frequency of bus and rail connections is less than optimal for a large city in certain areas and at certain hours of the day.